(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91. Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas. Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…… MORE
Texas Man Dies at Utah National Park
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man on a mission to spread his father’s ashes ends in tragedy. 66-year-old James Bernard Hendricks was on a trip to the Sierra Nevada region in California and Nevada to spread his fathers ashes. The Austin man had stopped in Utah at Arches National Park where he unexpectedly died. Park Rangers…… MORE
Gun Found in Backpack of Mesquite ISD Student on First Day of School
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mesquite ISD officials said a Horne High School student brought a gun to campus on the first day of classes on Monday, August 7. According to a release, the weapon was found amid the district’s enforcement of a new clear bag policy. Police confiscated the gun and took the student…… MORE
Whataburger Giving Away Free Food, Merchandise in Honor of its 73rd Birthday
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One of Texas’ most popular fast food chains is giving away free burgers in honor of its 73rd birthday. Tuesday, August 8 has been claimed National Whataburger Day by the San Antonio-based company. The restaurant is giving its rewards members a free Whataburger through the app today. Members must…… MORE
Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former NFL Player, Aqib Talib, Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Youth Football Coach’s Murder
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The brother of former NFL Cornerback Aqib Talib will spend 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. Yaqub Talib shot and killed 43-year-old youth football coach Michael Hickmon in August of last year after an argument at a football game in Lancaster. Both Aqib and Yaqub were at…… MORE